The mask of command / John Keegan.
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TextPublication details: New York, N.Y., U.S.A. : Viking, 1987.Edition: 1st American edDescription: 368 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 24 cmISBN: - 0670459887
- 9780670459889
- 0140114068 pb
- 9780140114065 pb
- 0670459887
- Alexander, the Great, 356 B.C.-323 B.C. -- Military leadership
- Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852 -- Military leadership
- Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885 -- Military leadership
- Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945 -- Military leadership
- Command of troops -- History
- Commandement des troupes -- Histoire
- 355.3/3041/09
- UB210 .K44 1987
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Bibliogr.: p. 353-359.
The author examines 4 very distinct leadership styles and how they reflect their times. Alexander the Great, the "Heroic" leader fighting along side his men. Wellington, the "Anti-Hero" prepared to fight but without theatrics. Ulysses S. Grant the "Unheroic" leader, considering himself no better than his men. Adolph Hitler, the "False Heroic" leader, relying on past glory and simulated heroism and directing troops from miles away.
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